With regard to your conversation questions, think about what you don’t know about your siblings, rather than what you do. We ...

The bottom line: You and your wife should be honest with each other. At the same time, you should ask yourself whether this ...

"Her idea is to have a separate trip with my kids and maybe invite some other family as well. The more I think about it, a separate trip would seem to reinforce the idea of a rift." ...

Dear Eric: Lately I have been kind of a jerk to people around me, and although it is kind of a mystery as to why, I know it ...

Dear Locked Out: First, I want to let you know that you’re not alone. Many people feel stymied by social isolation. According ...

Respect opens up a lot of doors. You then can ask her to say more about how she feels and tell her that you respect that as ...

She and I had always exchanged pleasantries, so when she went to use the restroom with the baby in her arms as her spouse watched the older kids, I asked if she wanted me to hold the baby for her.

Asking Eric: My friend is doing the wrong thing with her inheritance. How do I set her straight? Asking Eric: I skipped her birthday because of the $10 fee, and she reacted poorly Asking Eric: People ...

Dear Eric: My husband sings at the top of his lungs to any song that is playing in a movie or a commercial or in the car or otherwise. It’s like nails on a chalkboard for me. Asking Eric: My friend is ...

Dear Band: It’s probably easiest to address this beforehand. If you’re going with a group, or even with a friend or two, tell them in advance, “I’m really excited about this event. I know sometimes ...

Dear Eric: My husband sings at the top of his lungs to any song that is playing in a movie or a commercial or in the car or otherwise. It’s like nails on a chalkboard for me. Miss Manners: The host is ...